The Childhelp “Staying Safe from Online Harm” module helps protect youth from sextortion and online exploitation, a growing concern for all kids. Designed for youth ages 10-15, the module includes:
Staying Safe from Online Harm:
Sextortion and Exploitation
Developed and made possible through a partnership between Childhelp and Meta.
What is Staying Safe from Online Harm?
- A training with information and facilitation guidance for educators, parents, and other adults wanting to learn about these issues and teach the lessons to youth
- Scripted online lessons and engaging presentations for youth
- Supplemental materials and resources
What topics are covered in Staying Safe from Online Harm?
- Personal boundaries
- Healthy relationships
- Recognizing red flags and unsafe behaviors
- Online safety strategies
- Exploitation prevention
- Getting help: Safe adults, peer support, and resources available
If you are an adult interested in teaching the lesson content to kids aged 10 to 15, please answer this brief survey to get started.
This module was developed with input and resources from a range of leading child safety experts, including those from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), Thorn, the Department of Homeland Security, Purdue University, and the Crimes against Children Research Center.
Preview the Telly Award-winning animated video series featured in the module!
Prevent Online Harm
Additional Resources
Speak Up Be Safe
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Connect To Protect Kids
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Resource Library
Access our collection of resources and educational materials designed to promote prevention, youth safety, and wellbeing.
Visit Thorn to learn more about their resources for parents, caregivers, and other adults
Access NCMEC’s collection of resources and educational materials for youth regarding online safety.